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The name does not deceive. This is a very big room. It is the largest single room in a cavern in America according to the literature. This is a pretty easy hike from the underground rest area. I recommend walking in the entrance and then touring the Big Room. If thats to much walking then take the elevator and start...
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The hike down is a little rough (steep) at times, but railings are installed the entire way. Recommend sturdy sneakers or hiking boots (can get slick in places). The "Big Room" has many gorgeous formations. The hike around the "Big Room" takes about an hour/hour and a half depending on your speed and the crowd. There are places to sit...
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We took my boyfriends 84 year old mother on the self-guided tour of the big room. We were all impressed by the natural beauty, and it was great to be able to go at our own pace. The trail is well paved, and mostly flat except for a few undulating sections (which are those not suitable for wheel chairs). There...
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Travelled to New Mexico to do the caverns but as I had torn the ligaments in my knee a few months earlier I was a bit concerned about wether to hike down or take the elevator.
I took the precaution of wearing a knee brace and took a hiking pole and had no trouble at all. The path is steepish...
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